Wilmore celebrates USA 250, 150th anniversary with record crowds

Wilmore celebrates USA 250, 150th anniversary with record crowds

WILMORE, Ky. — Wilmore marked two milestones July 4 with one of its largest Independence Day celebrations in years. Residents and visitors gathered throughout the day to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and Wilmore’s 150th anniversary. Mayor Harold Rainwater said the turnout exceeded expectations, with the city seeing its largest parade crowd since the Festival of the Fourth began 38 years ago. The day included Wilmore’s annual parade, followe…